gago
masc./fem.adjective, noun
1. stammering, stammerer
person who stammers
Common combinations
- niño gago — stammering child
- persona gaga — stammering person
- Es gago desde niño.He has stammered since childhood.
- El gago pidió tiempo para responder.The stammerer asked for time to answer.
- La niña no es gaga; solo está nerviosa.The girl is not a stammerer; she is just nervous.
2. stammering, halting
speech that is broken or interrupted
Common combinations
- voz gaga — halting voice
- habla gaga — halting speech
- Su voz sonaba gaga.His voice sounded halting.
- Dio una respuesta gaga y confusa.He gave a halting and confused answer.
- El miedo le dejó la voz gaga.Fear left him with a halting voice.
Same root
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